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Restaurants & Bars

In private and local government establishments that have not clearly conveyed a prohibition of guns, concealed carry handgun permit holders (CCHPH) are allowed to carry a concealed handgun where alcohol is served and/or a fee is charged for admission. Venues like movie theaters, sporting events, restaurants, and bars may all be spots where a CCHPH can carry concealed.[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 12th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Stopped by Police

What is a concealed carry permit holder required to do when stopped by the police?, “The person shall carry the permit together with valid identification whenever the person is carrying a concealed handgun, shall disclose to any law enforcement officer that the person holds a valid permit and is carrying a concealed handgun when approached or addressed by[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 11th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Parks & Recreational Facilities

  RECREATIONAL FACILITY CAN A CCHPH CARRY A CONCEALED HANDGUN?   State Owned Hunting & Fishing Reservations YES   Grounds or Waters of State Parks  YES   Athletic Fields, Swimming Pools, Gymnasiums, and their Associated Dressing and Rest Rooms Belonging to Local Government UNLESS PROHIBITED BY LOCALITY   Federal Parks in North Carolina YES, Certain Restrictions Apply[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 9th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Schools

North Carolina Law provides that any individual may not carry any gun, pistol, rifle, or other firearm on the property or grounds of a public or private school.  This includes any school function that takes place in any school building, campus, bus, athletic field, recreational area, or property that is used for the administration of any school.  There[…]

Read More By CCA of NC | March 8th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Public Events

Firearms and other weapons are generally prohibited at public events in North Carolina. The statute pertains to any person participating in, affiliated with, or present as a spectator at any parade, funeral procession, picket line, or demonstration upon any public place, owned or under the control of the government. It makes it unlawful to possess, or have immediate[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 7th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Children

North Carolina imposes criminal liability on those who negligently store firearms where minors can gain access to the firearm. Under North Carolina law, any person who resides with a minor, owns a firearm and leaves it in a manner that it can be accessed and discharged by a minor is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor if:[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 6th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Transporting Weapons

Concealed carry handgun permit holders (CCHPH) may posses a handgun  “about their person”  which generally means within arm’s reach or readily accessible. Therefore while in a vehicle, in addition to carrying on their body, the CCHPH may stow a handgun in a locked or unlocked console, under their seat, or otherwise concealed within reach. Remember this exemption[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 5th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Government Buildings

North Carolina law prohibits ALL  firearms, even with a valid concealed carry permit in: Courthouses State Capitol Building the Executive Mansion the Western Residence of the Governor or on the grounds of any of these aforementioned buildings. Possessing or carrying a weapon in any of these areas is a Class 1 misdemeanor. It is also unlawful to possess or[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 4th, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information
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Restricted Weapons

It is important to remember that a concealed carry permit only applies to handguns in North Carolina. The permit holder (CCPH) is prohibited from concealing a long list of items unless they are on their own property or part of an exempted group. Some of the weapons listed by the state and prohibited to willfully and intentionally carry[…]...

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Read More By CCA of NC | March 3rd, 2014 | Common Concealed Questions , News and Information